Category: Small Business

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Looking to Expand? Tips for Growing Your Small Business

by Jonathan Dyer
As challenging as starting a small business can be, often times growing that business can be even harder. A common mistake that entrepreneurs make is trying to expand their company before they have a perfect, scalable business plan. If you’re considering expanding your small business, here are some tips for ensuring your success. Niche, Branding, and Community With the rise of big box stores, more and more Americans are actively...
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What Small Businesses Should Know About Cyber Security

by Jonathan Dyer 11
Cyber attacks have been big news over the past couple years between hacks of websites, retailers, and notable movie studios alike. Still many entrepreneurs might assume that they are running too small of an operation to really be a target of one of these attacks. Unfortunately that's not at all the case. According to a recent Forbes article, 71% of all cyber attacks affect businesses with less than 100 employees. While this...
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Lending Club Debuts Line of Credit Option for Small Businesses

by Jonathan Dyer
Thanks to the rise of FinTech companies and online lenders, small business owners have enjoyed more options than ever when it comes to getting a loan. Now one such lender is offering entrepreneurs yet another option. This past week Lending Club expanded their small business lending offerings to include a business line of credit. This new product will give entrepreneurs the ability to cover unexpected expenses and invest in improvements without taking out...
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Small Business Loans: 3 Big Things to Consider

by Jonathan Dyer 1
Looking to get a loan for your small business? With multiple new lenders popping up it's important to remember that not all small business loans are created equal (or, if you're an Orwell fan, some are more equal than others). To help guide you in your research for the loan that's right for you, Nerdwallet recently examined three questions you should ask yourself when looking for a small business loan. Perhaps...
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Small Business Lending: The Good and Bad News

by Jonathan Dyer
Small businesses have long been called “The Backbone of the Economy.” In order to grow many small businesses rely on loans to buy inventory, repair equipment, and market themselves in order to bring in customers. Unfortunately following the 2008 financial crisis it has been extremely difficult for small businesses to get loans from traditional banks. Following the near-collapse of the banking industry, those left standing cut back severely on their...